1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
General Atomics from the US and Kepler Communications from Canada have successfully tested high-speed laser communication between an aircraft and a satellite.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
The cultural hub was built on the site of the Western Union communication research facility near Southampton, Long Island, about two hours from New York City.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
This means distinguishing between urgent and important tasks, eliminating unnecessary metrics and communications, clarifying policies, and setting clear expectations.
—Kotter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
She was ultimately charged with one class B misdemeanor for electronic communications harassment, and two more class B misdemeanors for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.
—Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
The cultural hub was built on the site of the Western Union communication research facility near Southampton, Long Island, about two hours from New York City.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
This means distinguishing between urgent and important tasks, eliminating unnecessary metrics and communications, clarifying policies, and setting clear expectations.
—Kotter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
She was ultimately charged with one class B misdemeanor for electronic communications harassment, and two more class B misdemeanors for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.
—Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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In order to embolden and support his organization, bin Laden often videotaped himself with messages aimed at his target audience, established training centers in Afghanistan, had an expansive funding network that included wealthy individuals, couriers, mosques and other complex ways to raise funds.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Inside the West Wing, staff sat in shocked silence, scrolling to see the latest updates of news on their phones and messages on their computer screens.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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As officers attempted contact, more gunshots were fired from inside the apartment toward officers, who took cover and began securing the scene and evacuating surrounding apartments, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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The setup also created windless conditions, ideal for two ball-strikers who really can bring the power with good contact.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Officials said anyone with any additional information regarding the incident should contact the Pershing County Sheriff's Office Investigator Josh Nicholson through dispatch at 774-273-2641.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Police dispatch records show one takeover took place on Water Street, in the city's downtown entertainment district.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing to choose between them, but there was a consistency, clinical edge and an abracadabra touch that made this performance the best Alcaraz has played in a major final, barring that 2024 demolition of Novak Djokovic on Centre Court.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wolff took the space Voloder gave him to get on the end of the pass and nick a touch on the ball.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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